1942-1953 Timeline

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    Harry S. Truman's Presidency

    Harry S. Truman was the 33rd president of the United States. While he was president the North Atlantic Treaty Organization was established.
  • The United Nations is established

    The United nations was created after World War II. It is an international organization founded by 51 different countries across the world. This helped maintain peace security for all 51 countries.
  • Philippines Independency

    As the feud between Spain and America was forming into a war, the Filipino leader bargained with America.They said they will help America win the war if they free them from the Spanish colonies.
  • Presidential Succession Act.

    The Presidential Succession Act was an act to help provide for the performance of presidents. For example, if the die, get removed, or resign.
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    The Korean War

    The Korean War started when the North Korea communist army crossed the 38th parallel and fought with South Korea Non-communist. General MacArthur entered the Korean war but, President Truman removed him because he wasn't supposed to do that.
  • 22nd Amendment

    The 22nd amendment limited the amount of times the president can be elected for. Presidents can only be president for 2 terms at most.
  • Puerto Rico, US common wealth

    Puerto Rico is part of the US. Whoever is born in Puerto Rico is both a US citizen and citizen of Puerto Rico's common wealth.
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    Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidency

    Dwight D. Eisenhower was the 34th president of the United States. He was president for 2 terms. He also had a heart attack when he was president and recovered the year he was reelected.